Health Education Paper 2 Nov/Dec 2015

Question 1

  1.  List three pieces of equipment used in detecting auditory defects  [3 marks]
  2.  State four ways of earing for the eye.                                               [4 marks]
  3.  Mention three sources of water used in rural areas.                           [3 marks]
  4.  

Observation

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good.  In part (a) candidates correctly listed pieces of equipment used in detecting auditory defects. In part (b) candidates correctly state ways of caring for the eye.  In part (c) candidates also mentioned sources of water used in rural areas . 

            However, the expected answers are as follows:

1(a)   PIECES OF EQUIPMENT USED IN DETECTING AUDITORY DEFECTS

         -  audiometer
-  turning fork
-  guitar strings
-  wrist watch
-   drum.
-   otoscope

          NB: spelling must be correct to score.                                                    

  (b)    WAYS OF CARING FOR THE EYE

  • avoid sharing face towel/handkerchief
  • avoid reading with poor light
  • avoid reading in the moving vehicles
  • use prescribed drugs only
  • regular visit to eye specialist for check up
  • wash your eyes with clean water
  • avoid staying too long in front of computer/TV screen
  • prevent injury to the eye/contact with dust/corrosive chemical
  • eat food rich in vitamin A                   

 

                                    
(c)    SOURCES OF WATER USED IN RURAL AREAS

  • river/stream water/lake water
  • spring water
  • rain water
borehole water/well water.